Outline mixed use proposal for phased residential development (Use Class C3) of up to 192 dwellings and employment development (Use Classes B1 and B8) of between 7,400 sq m and 9,200 sq m floor area, together with the provision of ecological mitigation measures, public open space and other associated infrastructure. (Means of access to be determined only) (Revised Scheme) (This is a departure from The Adopted Torbay Local Plan 1995-2011).

The Committee considered an update to the outline application for a mixed use proposal for phased residential development (Use Class C3) of up to 192 dwellings and employment development (Use Classes B1 and B8) of between 7,400 sqm and 9,200 sqm floor area, together with the provision of ecological mitigation measures, public open space and other associated infrastructure. (Means of access to be determined only) (Revised Scheme) (Departure from the Adopted Torbay Local Plan).

Prior to the meeting, written representations were available to members on the Council’s website.

Resolved:

Approved, subject to:

(i)         Cirl bunting mitigation is required for 8 pairs where on site mitigation can be provided for one pair and off site compensation is required for 7 pairs.  If the applicant does not agree this position within one month of the committee date the application should be refused;

(ii)        S106 contributions to be revised in accordance with the current SPD;

(iii)       exclusion of the 1.115 ha parcel of employment land from the S106 agreement is acceptable;

(iv)       the £360k contribution for improvement works to the junction of Yalberton Road and Brixham Road is required; and

(v)        all other S106 obligations are to remain as set out in the original report.